Incontinence & Pelvic Floor Disorders
Incontinence & Pelvic Floor Disorders
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Pelvic floor disorders are problems that affect a woman’s pelvic organs -- the uterus (or womb), vagina, bladder, rectum and the muscles that surround and support them.
The two most common problems are:
Women with weakness of the pelvic muscles or tears in the connective tissue may begin to have problems controlling their bladder and bowels. They often describe:
- urine leakage (urinary incontinence)
- bowel gas or stool leakage (anal incontinence)
- difficulty emptying their bladder (voiding dysfunction)
- overactive bladder
- or having a bowel movement (constipation).
Some women also feel or see tissue coming out of the opening of their vagina. This can be a prolapsing cervix and uterus or the walls of the vagina. It is possible to experience one or several of these signs and symptoms of pelvic floor disorders.
Fortunately, Silver Cross has several doctors on staff who specialize in diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders:
Gynecology
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Dexter Arrington, M.D., New Lenox & Olympia Fields
Francisco Garcini, M.D., New Lenox
Hysoo Ka-Widmann, M.D., New Lenox
Gamilah Pierre, M.D., New Lenox
Urogynecology
Sandra Culbertson, M.D. , New Lenox & Chicago
Urology
Greg J. Andros, M.D., New Lenox & Joliet
Thomas Burns, Jr., M.D., New Lenox & Joliet
Luke Cho, M.D., New Lenox & Joliet
Gregory Lewis, M.D., New Lenox & Joliet
Ryan Manecke, M.D., New Lenox & Joliet
Constance Marks, M.D., New Lenox & Joliet
